Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez injured his hamstring during the Nov. 29 Premier League clash with Norwich City. It is uncertain when he will be able to return to first-team action.
Wenger Comments on Sanchez Recovery
Friday, Jan. 15
"He has two decisive days [to prove his fitness ahead of the Stoke City match]," said Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, per Hamish Mackay of the Mirror. "Today and tomorrow. He’s fit. Do we take a gamble or not on his injury?"Sanchez's Absence Takes Major Threat out of Gunners' Attack
The loss of Sanchez is a big restriction for Arsenal. He made a slow start to the 2015-16 Premier League season but netted six goals in 12 Premier League starts, per WhoScored.com.While Arsenal have bags of talent in their attacking ranks, Sanchez is a player who—alongside Mesut Ozil—makes the Gunners tick.
Wenger has plenty of alternative options in the likes of Olivier Giroud, Joel Campbell and Theo Walcott.
However, despite the Gunners' depth in attack, Wenger will be hoping Sanchez returns soon, as he is all but irreplaceable as a creator and goalscorer.
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